INSIGHT SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON
Class of 2014 Commencement Ceremony
Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Bellevue College ~ Building G (Gymnasium)
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
All Seniors graduating in June 2014 and those who meet graduation requirements in January 2014 are encouraged to
attend and be a part of our graduation event. The entire student body along with faculty, friends and family are also
invited to join us. There is no fee to attend.
Seating
Seating at the Commencement Ceremony is on a first come, first serve basis. ADA Seating is available.
Timeline
9:30AM: Student Drop-Off
10:00AM: Individual Senior Portraits (optional)
10:30AM: Rehearsal for Commencement Ceremony
All graduates planning to walk must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m.
12:00PM: Doors Open
12:15PM: Final Ceremony Line-Up
1:00PM: Commencement Begins
4:00PM: National Honors Society Ceremony
Graduates who are being inducted into the National Honors Society walk to Student Union Building, Room C130B for a
special ceremony.
7:00PM – 10:00PM: Prom
Prom will be in the Student Union Building. There is a room for parents who would like to stay and prefer a quieter space
(C120A). More information about Prom will be sent separately.
Code of Conduct
Appropriate behavior is expected before, during and after the 2014 Commencement Ceremony. Those individuals who
do not adhere to our code of conduct will be asked to leave the event.
Address Cards
Students will be asked to fill out an address change card, which will be provided at check-in. In order to ensure proper
delivery of diplomas, graduates are responsible for neatly printing their name and full address on the address cards.
Not Attending?
Whether or not you attend the 2014 Commencement Ceremony, your diploma will be mailed to the current home
address on file in August 2014. To update your address, please check our website: http://iswa.k12start.com/faqs/.
Graduation Requirements
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Senior Project: Presentations will be made in May 2014. All Seniors expecting to graduate this year MUST
complete and present their Senior Project if they plan on walking during the Commencement Ceremony. Your
counselor can answer questions. (Not sure who your counselor is? Check our website FAQs page:
http://iswa.k12start.com/faqs/)
High School Proficiency Exams (HSPE): All expectant graduates must have taken the Washington State High
School Proficiency Exam in Reading and Writing. A passing score is required on both tests to receive a diploma
in the state of Washington. Talk with your counselor about possible alternatives to meeting this requirement if
you have not passed HSPE Reading or Writing.
End-of-Course Exams (EOC): A passing score is required on EOC Math or Algebra is required to receive a diploma
in the state of Washington. Talk to your counselor about possible alternatives to meeting this requirement if
you have not passed at least one of these exams.
CREDITS: Washington State requires that all graduating Seniors complete 21 credits prior to receiving their
diploma. Those students who have not earned the required 21 credits by graduation will not receive diplomas.
Diplomas
Diplomas will be mailed to all 2014 Graduates in AUGUST 2014. Graduates will receive only a diploma cover during the
Commencement Ceremony.
Report Cards
Final Report Cards will be mailed to students at the address we have on file. Please update your address immediately if
you have moved! To update your address, please check our website: http://iswa.k12start.com/faqs/.
Graduation Attire
Graduates are encouraged to wear the official cap and gown for the 2014 Commencement Ceremony. All Graduates,
regardless of whether they are wearing ISWA caps and gowns, are expected to dress appropriately for the event.
Cap and Gown Order Information
Insight School of Washington graduation caps and gowns may be ordered directly through Jostens. Additional items like
diploma frames and announcements can also be ordered on the same site. To place your order for a cap and gown you
can go to: www.grad-auto.com. Please email mortonoffice@jostens.com or call (253) 210-0575 with questions.
Please note that when you place your order online, you’ll see a message saying your order will ship directly to the
school. This is not the case with ISWA as we are not a brick-and-mortar school, and Jostens will ship your order directly
to the address you provide.
Senior Portraits
Graduates will have the opportunity to have their portrait taken before and after the Commencement Ceremony.
Senior portraits are optional, and pricing information will be emailed as it becomes available.
Yearbooks
Students can bring the signature pages of their 2013-2014 yearbook to graduation and prom! Soon, we will be sending
information about our Yearbook Committee and how to purchase a yearbook.
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Detailed information will be KMailed
Emailed closer to the event, including
photographer contact information and pricing sheets, guest RSVP links for both
Commencement and Prom, and reminders to update your contact information.